OSHA Inspection: AJINOMOTO WINDSOR INC.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):  Procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a/  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 02/17/16, at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957.  Operators, maintenance, and sanitation employees conduct servicing and maintenance on the ILA-PAK Bagging Machine, m/n OF2000, s/n 074111001, on a daily basis.  This machine utilizes 480 volts, and 100 p.s.i. pneumatics.  Specific procedures are not developed, documented, or utilized.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i):  Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  a/  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 02/17/16, at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957.  Lockout/tagout devices are not provided to operators who are required to service the ILA-PAK Bagging Machine, m/n OF2000, s/n 074111001.  These devices would be required to isolate the electrical and pneumatic energy sources belonging to this machine.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):  Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 02/17/16, at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957. Operators of the ILA-PAK Bagging Machine, m/n OF2000, s/n 074111001, who clear jams and perform other servicing activities are not trained in the following:  a/  The applicable hazardous energy sources.  b/  The methods and means necessary for energy isolation.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:    The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 02/17/16, at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957.  The following machines are not de-energized prior to servicing:  a/  Inside of the Production Area, the series of augers belonging to the Breader Machines on Lines #1, #2, #3a, and #3b are not being de-energized prior to removing breading material.  A multiple amputation occurred on or about 12/22/15.   b/  Inside of the Production Area, the ILA-Pak Bagger, m/n OF2000, s/n 074111001, is not being de-energized prior to clearing a jam.  A amputation occurred on or about 01/23/16.  c/  Inside of the Production Area, specifically Line #2, the Breader Applicator, m/n 0045, is not being de-energized prior to cleaning the inadequately guarded auger blades.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3):  Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven feet or less above the floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a/  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 12/29/15, at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957.  Inside of the Production Area, sprocket wheels and chains belonging to Line #3b are unguarded.  The sprocket wheels and chains are approximately three feet above the concrete floor.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards were not provided with, and did not use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:  a/  The employer is failing to protect employees from an arc flash hazard.  This condition was last observed on and about 12/29/15, at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957.a/  Employee(s) performing maintenance work on electrical equipment such as a 240 volt battery charger are not provided with suitable protective equipment to guard against the hazard of arc flash.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $35,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a/  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 02/10/16, at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957. Inside of the Production Area, the mixer blades belonging to the Extruder Machine, Shell #125, Jacket #0625, are inadequately guarded in that the cover could be lifted up without the use of a hand tool or the equivalent.  b/ The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 02/10/16, at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957. Inside of the Production Area, specifically Line #1, the auger belonging to the Batter Machine, m/n BR0010, is inadequately guarded.  The opening directly above the auger measures approximately 4" X 4".  c/  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 02/10/16, at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957. Inside of the Production Area, specifically Line #2, the auger belonging to the Breader Applicator, m/n 0045, is inadequately guarded.  The opening approximately six inches above the auger blades measures approximately 3" X 3".    Windsor Foods was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 899184, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 04/29/13, with respect to a workplace located at 2 Industrial Drive, Piedmont, MO 63957.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a/  Inside of the Water Treatment Plant, a yellow, flexible cord is used to power a Lime Water Mix Pump.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):  Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph:  a/  Inside of the Water Treatment Plant, yellow, flexible cord used to power a Lime Water Mix Pump is attached to the wall and horizontal support beams.